Korean word

피곤

Pronunciation

Romanizationpigon

Meaning

  • adjectivetired

Example

어제부터 계속 피곤해요.eo je bu teo kye sok pi gon hae yo

I've been tired since yesterday.

Illustration for 피곤 (tired)

More examples

운동 후에 피곤해요.un dong hu e pi gon hae yo

I feel tired after exercising.

Core concept

Energy has run low, so both physical activity and careful attention feel hard.

Common phrases

  • 밤새 피곤하다pam sae pi gon ha da

    tired throughout the night

  • 운동 후 피곤하다un dong hu pi gon ha da

    tired following exercise

  • 하루 종일 피곤하다ha ru chong il pi gon ha da

    tired throughout the day

Similar words

지치다chichida: Repeated effort drains energy and motivation until continuing feels difficult.
힘들다himdeulda: A task feels hard because it requires much effort or causes strain.
졸리다chollida: Sleepiness makes the eyelids heavy and staying awake difficult.
무기력하다mugiryeokada: Low energy and motivation make starting activities feel difficult.

Definition in Korean

몸이나 마음이 지쳐서 힘이 없고 활동하거나 집중하기 어려운 상태를 이르는 형용사mo mi na ma eu mi chi cheo seo hi mi eop kko hwal dong ha geo na chip jjung ha gi eo ryeo un sang tae reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements linked with tiredness and trouble, a combination that developed the sense of feeling worn out.

Usage tips

  • The polite form in the example is suitable for speaking with teachers and adults, while casual Korean uses a shorter ending.

Opposites

Related words

  • 피곤함pigonhamfatiguenoun
  • 피곤해하다pigonhaehadafeel tiredverb

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